Score! The Lady Rams at Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) are set to make historical past following the announcement of a attainable new program.
In an announcement launched this week, TWU introduced its plans for a feasibility examine into the game this Fall and has hopes to compete within the 2023-24 season.
Following the profitable launch of a ladies’s varsity flag soccer league by Fort Worth ISD (FWISD), the Rams say it additionally expects to rent a coach subsequent summer time.
(*5*) stated President Frederick G. Slabach. “It’s not just about overall growth and providing more opportunities for the collegiate athletic experience – it’s about opening the door for more students to fulfill their dream of higher education.”
On March 29, President Slabach and Athletic Director Ricky Dotson met with Polytechnic High Schools Women’s Flag Football Team which is coached by 2014 TXWES graduate and former cheerleader Rayneta Dotson.
“There is definitely an excitement and enthusiasm from the young women on Poly’s flag football team, and Rayneta certainly fuels their energy,” stated Randy Dotson. “The development of flag football for high school athletes in FWISD provides us a pathway to ultimately recruit area student-athletes and, quite honestly, is an avenue to learn more about the best way to implement a flag football program of our own.”
Currently, FWISD is likely one of the solely public faculty districts in Texas to supply this system, with the 2021-22 faculty 12 months being its inaugural 12 months.
“We are excited about the recent announcement made by Texas Wesleyan,” stated Dotson. “We currently have one athlete who has been offered a scholarship to play flag football at a NAIA school in Georgia, and several others are interested in playing flag football at the college level. It’s exciting to know that some of my athletes may have the opportunity to continue playing right down the road at my alma mater in the future.”
Officials with the University say that earlier than the launch of each new athletic program, the varsity conducts a feasibility examine that assesses curiosity, scholarship alternatives ruled by the NAIA, and alternatives for competitors within the space earlier than committing to hiring a coach and constructing a staff.
“We consistently evaluate and plan opportunities for participation for women student-athletes, and this feels like a huge opportunity for us to continue with that vision,” stated Ricky Dotson, athletic director. “I am optimistic that other college programs are going to see what Texas Wesleyan sees – women want to compete in this sport.”